“First Date” is Next Production at Circle Theatre

Circle Theatre, continues their Main Stage season with a musical comedy, First Date, opening on Thursday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Aquinas College. First Date is sponsored by Bell's Brewery, Inc. and St. Julian Winery. It's a fast-paced dating journey, both relatable and hilarious.

When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. First Date will remind you of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change - a popular musical of the 90s, and the music of The Wedding Singer.

Cast members include: Derek Call (Man 3), Jared Douglas (Aaron), Delaney Good (Woman 2), Titus Hankins (Man 2), Jess Luiz (Woman 1), Matthew Swartz (Man 1) and Katie Tamayo (Casey).

Circle Theatre also offers a Lobby Bar night on the July 15 performance of First Date. Enjoy Michigan craft beer, wine or soda, all while mingling on the set of First Date. The bar is open from 7 p.m. – 7:25 p.m. and then again post-show when guests will have a chance to meet and toast with the performers.

Audience members that are seeking the true First Date VIP experience are in luck. Circle Theatre offers an exclusive, limited experience with on-stage seating right in the action of the show. The $35 per person ticket includes complimentary beverage service for two adult beverages. Only SIX on stage seats are available at each performance with two seats to a table.

Other upcoming Main Stage productions this season include heartfelt comedic play Over the River and Through the Woods and jukebox spoof comedy musical Rock of Ages. Circle’s unique and diverse Summer Concert Series performances include Any Way You Want It: Arena Rock Anthems, Don't Stop ’Til You Get Enough: The Music of Michael Jackson, Made in the Mitten: Michigan Music Greats and Classic to Cosmopolitan: Nashville Past & Present. All performances are held at Circle Theatre’s home, the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Aquinas College.

Other First Date shows will run July 15 & 16, 20-23, 27-30 at 7:30 p.m. and July 24 at 5 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the box office at 616-456-6656 or visit Circle’s website www.circletheatre.org